art
ongoing
“A Life of Creativity: the Metalwork of Victor Ries.” Through Jan. 6. At the Jewish Heritage Museum at the Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living, 4000 Camino Tassajara, Danville. (925) 964-2094.
“Coexistence.” Through Nov. 30. At Addison-Penzak JCC, Art Gallery Hall, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. (408) 357-7492.
“Familial Ground.” Photographs by Rafael Goldchain. Through Dec. 20. At BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. www.bjesf.org.
“I’ll Take You There.” Israeli landscape photos by Chanan Getraide. Through Dec. 9. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. Free. (650) 378-2723.
Restored European and Israeli photographs by Yvette Hoffer. Through Oct. 30. At Downtown Restaurant, 2102 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. www.foundphotos.org.
“Pure Faith,” by Israeli photographer Harel Stanton. Through Oct. 31. At the Katz Snyder Gallery in the JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. www.jccsf.org.
“They Called Me Mayer July,” painted memories of a Jewish childhood in Poland. Through Jan. 13. At Judah L. Magnes Museum, 2911 Russell St., Berkeley. (510) 549-6950.
“Treasures for the Kolb Collection.” Through Nov. 26. At Elizabeth S. & Alvin I. Fine Museum, Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F. (415) 751-2535.
“What is Remembered: An Exhibit of Memorabilia from the Hans Gallas Collection.” Through Dec. 20. At BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. (415) 567-3327.
sunday | 4
“Inside Global Terrorism — The X- Ray Project.” Through Nov. 16. At Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 9th Floor, Room 225, 150 E. San Fernando St., San Jose. 4 p.m. Free. (408) 286-6669.
music & dance
saturday | 27
The Klezmatics — 20-Year Celebration. At JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. 8 p.m. $25-$32. (415) 292-1233.
sunday | 28
Mariana Sadovska in concert with Kitka. Songs and stories from Ukraine. At Oakland Metro Opera Theater, 201 Broadway, Oakland. 7 p.m. $20-$25.
saturday | 3
“A Shirtwaist Tale — The Klezmer Musical.” At JCC of the East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley. 8 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday. $15-$20. (510) 465-8775
sunday | 4
Dror Sinai. Drumming workshop. At Kehilla Community Synagogue, 1300 Grand Ave., Piedmont. 5 p.m. $25-$35. “Desert Roots” concert follows at 7:30 p.m. $15-$20. www.jcceastbay.org.
Idan Raichel Project. At Memorial Auditorium, Stanford University. 2:30 p.m. $9-$44. (650) 725-2787.
theater
ongoing
“Fiddler on the Roof.” At Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Through Nov. 4. $34-$39. (925) 943-SHOW.
“Golda’s Balcony.” Through Oct. 28. At
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. $20-$56. (650) 463-1960.
monday | 29
“A Jerusalem Between Us.” A play about America, Israel and the fight for conscience written and performed by Aaron Davidman. At JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 8 p.m. $12-$15. (510) 848-0237.
film & video
sunday | 28
“Be Fruitful and Multiply,” 1 p.m.; “A Love to Hide,” 3 p.m.; “Souvenirs,” 5:30 p.m. San Jose Jewish Film Festival. At Camera 12 Theater, 288 S. 2nd St., San Jose. 1 p.m. $8.50-$11 www.sjjff.org.
tuesday | 30
“A Love to Hide.” JCC Sonoma County Jewish Film Series. At Boulevard Cinemas, 200 C St., Petaluma. 1 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. $10-$12. www.jccsoco.org.
wednesday | 31
“A Love to Hide.” San Jose Jewish Film Festival. At Camera 12 Theater, 288 S. 2nd St., San Jose. 7:30 p.m. $8.50-$11. www.sjjff.org.
“The Soul of India.” Travel adventure cinema. At JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. 2 p.m. $8-$10. (415) 292-1233.
thursday | 1
“A Love to Hide.” JCC Sonoma County Jewish Film Series. At Rialto Cinemas Lakeside, 551 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa. 1 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. $10-$12. www.jccsoco.org.
“The Voyage of the St. Louis.” At Holocaust Center of Northern California, 121 Steuart St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. Free. www.hcnc.org.
sunday | 4
“Cardboard Squares,” 1 p.m.; “Someone to Run With,” 3 p.m.; “Discovery of Heaven,” 5 p.m.; “Six Days: June 1967,” 5:30 p.m. San Jose Jewish Film Festival. At Camera 12 Theater, 288 S. 2nd St., San Jose. $8.50-$11 www.sjjff.org.
lectures& workshops
friday | 26
“Shabbat Dinners for Ten.” At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. 7 p.m. $18. (650) 212-PJCC.
“Listening for the Voice.” A monodrama by Rabbi Samuel Broude: vignettes from cheder, yeshiva and HUC en route to becoming a Reform rabbi. Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. 7:30 p.m. (510) 451-3263.
saturday | 27
“NIForum 2007: Toward a Progressive Vision for Israel’s Future — A San Francisco Symposium.” At JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. 9:30 a.m. $25-$40. (415) 512-6203.
sunday | 28
“The Pursuit of Happiness: How to Make the Most of Your Estate … And Give It Away to Exactly Who You Want To.” With attorney Minda Parrish and CPA Diane Drake. At Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga. 10 a.m. Free. (408) 257-3333.
“What is Humanistic Judaism.” Bagel and coffee brunch. At Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave., Albany. 10 a.m. $5. (510) 428-1492.
“A Century of Contradictions.”With author Nathan Englander. At Congregation Kol Emeth, 4175 Manuela Ave., Palo Alto. 10 a.m. (650) 948-7498.
“The War on Women and What We Can Do About It.” Luncheon panel discussion. At Temple Sinai, Stern Hall, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. 12:30 p.m. Free. (510) 547-3342.
“Interfaith Convocation on Climate Action.” At Congregation Kol Emeth, 4175 Manuela Ave., Palo Alto. 2 p.m. Free. (650) 948-7498.
Jule Styne, composer of American popular music and Broadway shows. A Helen and Bud Rubin American Musical Theater Series. At Cubberly Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. 2 p.m. Free. www.paloaltojcc.org.
tuesday | 30
“Israel & the Muslim World: Clash of Identities or Modernity vs. Tradition.” With Ismail Agayev. At the Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. 10 a.m. $5-$8. (925) 938-7800.
“Cooking With the Faz.” Cooking demonstration and tasting for ages 22-45. At FAZ Restaurant, 600 Hartz Ave., Danville. $20. 7 p.m. marilyn@jfed.org.
wednesday | 31
“Introduction to Judaism.” With Rabbi Ted Feldman. At B’nai Israel Jewish Center, 740 Western Ave., Petaluma. 7 p.m. $5-$7. (707) 364-2885.
thursday | 1
“Nu, You Think That’s Funny? A Century of Jewish Humor.” With lecturer and singer Mark Levy. At Temple Beth Sholom, 642 Dolores Ave., San Leandro. 10 a.m. $10. (510) 839-2900 ext. 235.
“Missing a Beat: The Curious Case of Seymour Krim.” A talk by Mark Cohen. At BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 7:30 p.m. Free. library@bjesf.org.
“War Orphan in San Francisco.” With Phyllis Mattson, author. At Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga. 7:30 p.m. $5. (408) 257-3333.
“Off Mike: A Memoir of Talk Radio and Literary Life.” With Michael Krasny. At Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. 8 p.m. $10. (925) 931-1055.
Secrets of Breadmaking cooking class. At JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. $45-$50. (415) 292-1241.
friday | 2
Challah Twist. Baking lesson with Sternie Kagen. At Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. 9:15 a.m. $10. (925) 938-7800.
saturday | 3
Meir Shalev, Israeli Pages: A Year of Hebrew Literature. At Stanford University, Kresge Auditorium. 7 p.m. Free. (650) 723-7589
sunday | 4
“From A Courtroom in London to a Conference in Tehran: Holocaust Denial in the 21st Century — Does This Define the Jewish Future?”At Temple Isaiah, 3800 Mount Diablo, Lafayette. 5 p.m. Free. marilyn@jfed.org.
“The Challenge of Nuclear Weapons.” With Sidney D. Drell. At Cubberly Community Center, Classroom H-1, 4000 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. 3 p.m. Free. (650) 852-3505.
benefits& social events
saturday | 27
2nd Annual Peninsula Sinai Congregation benefit handbag sale. At home in Hillsborough. 7:30 p.m. And Sunday at 1 p.m. (650) 346-3385 or (650) 888-8904.
sunday | 28
Jewish Community High School Open House. At 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 2 p.m. Free. (415) 345-9777.
“A High Tea Fashion Show for Grandma and Me!” Hosted by Brandeis University National Women’s Committee. At Almaden Golf and Country Club, 6663 Hampton Drive, San Jose. 2 p.m. $15-$28. (408) 244-9255.
Ruach Hadassah’s 4th annual mah jongg fundraiser. At private home. 10 a.m. Donations $25 and up. Proceeds benefit Hadassah Medical Organization. (510) 531-6072.
saturday | 3
Casino Night Benefit and Auction. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 6 p.m. $150. www.svjcc.org.
sunday | 4
3rd Annual Festival of Arts and Crafts. Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills. Proceeds benefit Congregation Beth Am’s sister congregation in Poltava, Ukraine. 9:30 a.m. marsey@pacbell.net.
S.F. Jewish BookFest 2007. Keynote speaker Michael Chabon. At JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St. S.F. 11 a.m. Free. (415) 292-1233.
Family Jewish Book Fair. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 2 p.m. Free. (415) 444-8000.
JSN Annual Banquet. Honoree Anat Pilovsky. At Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara. 6 p.m. (650) 961-4576.
singles
saturday | 27
Shoreline Park hike. On the South Peninsula. Bay Area Jewish Hiking Singles. 1 p.m. $3. (408) 738-1319.
Halloween Costume party and dance. On the South Peninsula. Bay Area Jewish Hiking Singles. 8 p.m. $20. zchok@aol.com.
sunday | 28
Mill Valley-Muir Woods-Tourist Club hike. In Marin. Bay Area Jewish Hiking Singles. 11 a.m. $3. (510) 772-7853.
Breakfast and banter. At Bean Scene Café, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 11:30 a.m. joelmasser@hotmail.com.
Festival pick
In 1970 Brazil, a 12-year-old boy is left with an Orthodox Jewish neighbor when his parents, members of the left-wing militia, have to go into hiding. The story is told in “The Year My Parents Went on Vacation” which will screen in the 11th International Latino Film Festival on Nov. 4 at the Castro Theatre, 439 Castro St., S.F. at 3:30 p.m. www.latinofilmfestival.org
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